Tender

Production of Health Research Summaries (Signals)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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12 Nov 2018 at 10:10

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09 Nov 2018 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a tender for the "Production of Health Research Summaries (Signals)" within the industry category of research and experimental development services. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 13 December 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £1,650,000, and the successful contract period will commence on 1 April 2020, concluding on 31 March 2025. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom and is being managed through a Restricted procedure involving both Selection and Invitation to Tender stages.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research summarisation, publishing services, and consultancy. Companies that can offer expertise in creating concise health research documents will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the demand for approximately 175 Signals per year, businesses in the fields of scientific communication, public health, and healthcare consultancy are encouraged to engage, potentially increasing their exposure and capabilities in the academic and health services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production of Health Research Summaries (Signals)

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is seeking a supplier to produce approximately 175 Signals per year. Each Signal is a concise, easy to read summary of a single, recent piece of research, typically 800-1,000 words in length. Audiences vary depending on the topic, but may include clinical staff, managers, public health and social care professionals, patients and carers. Signals are written in a plain English, journalistic style that is both engaging and scientifically accurate. In addition to summarising the research objectives, methods and results, the Signal sets the findings in context and discusses the implications for practice. Each Signal is accompanied by a comment from a relevant expert, practitioner or patient, discussing the relevance of the research to their work. PLEASE NOTE: The award of this contract is contingent upon the University of Southampton completing a successful tender for the overall National Institute for Health Research Dissemination Centre contract. It is expected that this contract will be awarded on or before 1 April 2019, with a start date of 1 April 2020. It may also be necessary to adjust this contract in line with the requirements of the main contract - for instance, if the target number of Signals required is more or less than specified, the price of this subcontract would need to be adjusted accordingly. This procurement process is being conducted as a Restricted procedure; consisting of both Selection and Invitation to Tender stages. The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the potential supplier/tenderer. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via system will only permit your organisation to make one return. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-210dc206-cc93-4b67-8900-6dc83d48db97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20709281-071a-48f5-aed2-2bcc94530be3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79970000 - Publishing services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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